Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Royal Irrigation Department and National Water Resources Office Team Up to Accelerate Drought and Flood Mitigation Plans in Phetchaburi
Thai water agencies inspected drought and flood mitigation projects in Phetchaburi province on May 5, including upgrades to Kaeng Krachan Dam that will boost storage capacity by 53 million cubic meters and a planned 10-year flood control ca
Phuket Town moves to reclaim footpaths
Phuket City Municipality began enforcement operations to reclaim public footpaths from illegal encroachments as part of its 'Returning Sidewalks to the Public' campaign.
Power Play: Phuket tops South in demand, rolls out B1bn substation push
Phuket is investing over B1 billion to build five new electricity substations as the island faces surging power demand, already consuming more electricity than anywhere else in Southern Thailand.
Phuket MP probes Ao Kung marina project amid community backlash
Phuket's MP is investigating the Ao Kung marina pier project after residents complained they were shut out of approvals and worry about damage to their fishing livelihoods.
Chinese woman, child injured in domestic dispute knife attack
A Chinese woman and her teenage son sustained injuries in a knife attack during a domestic dispute at their Chalong home on May 4, with the suspected attacker fleeing the scene.
Ombudsman clears Phuket Fishing Port operator
The National Ombudsman found no wrongdoing in Phuket Fishing Port's management but recommended better consultation with local fishermen over the facility's growing use for tourism.
Phuket prepares for Princess Sirindhorn visit
Phuket officials are intensifying preparations for Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's scheduled visit on June 1, conducting inspections and coordination meetings across all sectors to ensure proper readiness.
Phuket readies for Red Cross mobile eye surgery clinic
The Thai Red Cross will bring free eye surgeries to vulnerable residents across Phuket through a mobile clinic launching later this month.
Tragic: Deranged Son Attacks Father Over Money, Father Dies in Home Struggle
A 74-year-old man in Phatthalung Province died after a violent struggle with his 44-year-old son over 90,000 baht; the son, with a history of drug addiction, fled before police arrived.
Rude Foreign Tourists Spark Outrage in Phuket After Dine-and-Dash Incident Involving Spitting, Snot Gesture, and Middle Finger
A foreign couple sparked outrage across Thailand after allegedly skipping payment at a Patong food stall and returning to harass the vendor with offensive gestures in a viral video.
Phetsai Tharn Faces Pen Dao: Revenge or Redemption in Chonburi
Phetsai Tharn faces Pen Dao in a Muay Thai rematch at Chonburi Provincial Hall on May 5th, with the knee specialist seeking to extend his winning streak against the technical striker seeking revenge from their March loss.
Foreign youths accused of taking drinks without paying on Koh Phangan
Two foreign youths allegedly took beer from a Koh Phangan shop without paying after a refund dispute, prompting the owner to warn other business operators about the incident.